How far is Florence, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Athens, AL is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Athens.
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Start on North Pine Street
23 m · 9 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Tennessee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Tennessee Street
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Continue on Florence Boulevard
7.3 mi · 12 min · Florence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
1705 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto Browns Ferry Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Browns Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Green Street West
103 m · 22 sec · Green Street West
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street South
126 m · 10 sec · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 72 East
Continue straight
32.5 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Florence and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Athens?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Florence and 21.5 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Florence and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Athens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Athens. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.38 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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